Dukan Diet Anyone? Success/Tips?

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  • Fairgoals
    Fairgoals Posts: 2 Member
    We all have our 'expert opinions' about things near and dear, nes pa?

    I would just like to remind people about the Phases of Dukan and that this plan is NOT completely void of fats or carbohydrates. I think it would be almost impossible to completely have NO fat or Carbs - that - definitely would not be good.

    Carbs on Dukan - There is a long list of vegetables that are consumed regularly (usually every other day) and Oat Bran is REQUIRED DAILY - that's at least 15-20 carbs alone. Add veggies to a breakfast omelet, a salad for lunch, and some green beans with roast chicken for dinner and the carbs add up through that day.

    Fats - Dukan is lean, not no fat. There is some fat in the sirloin, chicken, lean pork, and lean steaks, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc
    It is also imperative to assist the kidneys by drinking enough water - 6-8+ glasses per day, particularly while on protein days.

    Anyone needing to lose a ton of weight would benefit by being supervised ON ANY PLAN. Depending on how much one has to lose will determine how long one is this 'restrictive' on Dukan (Cruise phase). This plan works and if people proceed through ALL the phases gradually adding back most foods, they should be able to stabilize. I believe this can be a valid method for many, as long as all the principles and phases are followed.
  • Lepouxo
    Lepouxo Posts: 20 Member
    It did work for me.
    I lost 10 Kg (22 lbs) in approximately 4.5 months and reached my goal weight. I am 5'9 (1,75 m) and now my weight is between 60-61 kg (132-134 lbs). I have been maintaining this weight since June.
    One thing you should know is that exercise is the key too. I started to walk and still walk between 1 hour to 1.5 hour daily. I run once a week for 45 mins to 1 hour.
    But when on holiday, I take a break. No diet. I just eat what I want. Well, it works for me an I'm never hungry.
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    My wedding is in May and I've been trying to drop 50lbs at least. I am overweight, so I do want to begin changing my lifestyle, too. I'm so tired of being a heavy girl. Anyway - I've been researching recipes on Pinterest and came across this diet Princess Kate did called the Dukan Diet.

    Everyone who was commenting and even the "tester" (author of the article) stated she had lost 40lbs. in 5 months. The diet consists of four phases, and the most helpful I thought was the "attack" phase in which you consume large amounts of protein. Looking at the diet/menu for it - it does not seem extreme. Breakfasts included omelets and cottage cheese, and lunches chicken breasts and yogurt. The second phase has you add in veggies and such, too. You are able to "eat until full" with protein in the phases I am reading.

    I have a tough time sticking to diets as I lose motivation so quickly or because I can't eat the food (I.e - Soy milk..blehhhh) - but this sounds doable!

    Has anyone tried this before? Here's the article I read:

    http://www.mythirtyspot.com/2011/03/kate-middletons-pre-wedding-diet-plan.html
    Jen

    I guess 'Princess Kate' didn't care that the British Dietetic Association voted Dukan to be top of their annual "most stupid celebrity diets" review.... :huh:

    http://www.bda.uk.com/news/121122FadDiets2012.html
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    We all have our 'expert opinions' about things near and dear, nes pa?

    I would trust the BDA's "expert opinion"... considering they are the professional body for all qualified dieticians in the UK, nes pa?

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